00597101101 Provisional CR PROV FRM COMP SIZE AML, Rx, Sterile; 00597101102 Provisional CR PROV FRM COMP SIZE AMR, Rx, Sterile; 00597101201 Provisional CR PROV FRM COMP SIZE BML, Rx, Sterile; 00597101202 Provisional CR PROV FRM COMP SIZE BMR, Rx, Sterile; 00597101303 Provisional CR PROV FRM COMP SIZE CML, Rx, Sterile; 00597101304 Provisional CR PROV FRM COMP SIZE CMR, Rx, Sterile; 00597101403 Provisional CR PROV FRM COMP SIZE DML, Rx, Sterile; 00597101404 Provisional CR PROV FRM COMP SIZE DMR, Rx, Sterile; 00597101503 Provisional CR PROV FRM COMP SIZE EML, Rx, Sterile; 00597101504 Provisional CR PROV FRM COMP SIZE EMR, Rx, Sterile; Used in total knee arthroplasty and indicated for patients with severe pain.

Class I - Dangerous

What Should You Do?

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  2. Do not eat it: Even if it looks and smells fine, do not consume this product.
  3. Throw it away or return it: You can return the product to the store for a full refund.
  4. Seek medical attention if needed: If you've consumed this product and feel unwell, contact your doctor immediately.
  5. Report problems: Report any issues to the FDA's Safety Reporting Portal.

āš ļø Emergency: If you experience severe symptoms after consuming this product, call 911 or Poison Control at 1-800-222-1222.

Recall Details

Company:
Zimmer, Inc.
Reason for Recall:
Surgeons are implanting components of the NexGen Cruciate Retaining (CR) Complete Knee System in combinations that are not approved (micro with standard). Includes CR Micro Femurs, Articular Surface, Patellae, instruments and provisionals combined with standard components. A March 2012 recall reiterated the proper combination labeling, but the mis match problem continues. Zimmer is removing the d
Classification:
Class I - Dangerous

Dangerous or defective products that predictably could cause serious health problems or death.

Status:
terminated

Product Information

Full Description:

00597101101 Provisional CR PROV FRM COMP SIZE AML, Rx, Sterile; 00597101102 Provisional CR PROV FRM COMP SIZE AMR, Rx, Sterile; 00597101201 Provisional CR PROV FRM COMP SIZE BML, Rx, Sterile; 00597101202 Provisional CR PROV FRM COMP SIZE BMR, Rx, Sterile; 00597101303 Provisional CR PROV FRM COMP SIZE CML, Rx, Sterile; 00597101304 Provisional CR PROV FRM COMP SIZE CMR, Rx, Sterile; 00597101403 Provisional CR PROV FRM COMP SIZE DML, Rx, Sterile; 00597101404 Provisional CR PROV FRM COMP SIZE DMR, Rx, Sterile; 00597101503 Provisional CR PROV FRM COMP SIZE EML, Rx, Sterile; 00597101504 Provisional CR PROV FRM COMP SIZE EMR, Rx, Sterile; Used in total knee arthroplasty and indicated for patients with severe pain.

Product Codes/Lot Numbers:

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Official Source

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FDA Recall Number: Z-2034-2013

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